- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malvern, PA
Sugartown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sugartown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421087001461
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugartown El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugartown El Sch has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugartown El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Malvern, PA.
School address
District: Great Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421087001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Sugartown El Sch held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421087001461 · Malvern, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 11.8:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Valley Hs (1,481 students)
Sugartown El Sch held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sugartown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Valley H
Great Valley Hs
1,481 students
- Great Valley M
Great Valley Ms
754 students
- General Wayne 542
General Wayne El Sch
542 students
- This school 449
Sugartown El Sch
449 students
- Kathryn D. Mar 426
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch
426 students
- Charlestown El 414
Charlestown El Sch
414 students
What this shows Sugartown El Sch reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugartown El Sch compares
Sugartown El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Asian 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Sugartown El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Valley Sd reports $20,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugartown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| General Wayne El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kathryn D. Markley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlestown El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugartown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Malvern
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugartown El Sch
How many students attend Sugartown El Sch?
Sugartown El Sch has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malvern, PA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugartown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugartown El Sch is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugartown El Sch?
22.0% of students at Sugartown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugartown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sugartown El Sch is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Malvern, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugartown El Sch?
Sugartown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sugartown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugartown El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Malvern, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Valley Sd?
Besides Sugartown El Sch, Great Valley Sd also operates Great Valley Hs (1,481 students), Great Valley Ms (754 students), and General Wayne El Sch (542 students). See the Great Valley Sd district page for the complete list.